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Charnwood SS18F Owner's Manual

Charnwood SS18F Owner's Manual

Scroll saw with foot switch

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SCROLL SAW WITH FOOT SWITCH
OWNERS MANUAL
MODEL: SS18F
Charnwood Machinery Ltd, Cedar Court, Walker Road,
Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU
Tel. 01530 516 926
Fax. 01530 516 929
email: sales@charnwood.net website:
www.charnwood.net

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  • Page 1 SCROLL SAW WITH FOOT SWITCH OWNERS MANUAL MODEL: SS18F Charnwood Machinery Ltd, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...
  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and understood completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Keep this owner's manual and review frequently for continuous safe operation.
  • Page 3 Upper Blade Holder Hold Down Foot On/Off Switch Footswitch Blade Storage Dust Extraction Outlet 35mm Dia. Charnwood SS18F Specification Motor (DC) 240v, 50hz 120w 550 – 1550 strokes per minute Blade Speed Blade Length – Pin Type 127mm Blade Length – Pinless Type...
  • Page 4 Unpacking All items are contained in one cardboard carton. Carefully unpack and check that all items are included as in the cover image. Setting Up the Scroll Saw It is normal for scroll saws to create a lot of vibration. Fixing the saw down to a heavy duty work bench is recommended.
  • Page 5 USING PIN END BLADES The pin type blade simply hooks over the upper and lower blade holder. Make sure the pins sit in the indentation. Pin type blades are quick and easy to change, but are not available in very narrow widths for making the most intricate cuts.
  • Page 6 Hook the lower pin over the lower blade holder. Press down lightly on the upper blade holder and hook the upper pin over the upper blade holder. To remove the blade, follow these instructions in reverse. Tension the blade using the tension knob.
  • Page 7 Undo the screw on the right hand side of the upper clamp, slot the top of the blade in and tighten the screw. Follow the blade tensioning instructions as for Pin End blades. A suitable dust extractor should Using the Scroll Saw always be used.
  • Page 8 To use the foot switch: Set the black rocker switch to position labelled ‘II’ Press the green ‘On’ button labelled ‘I’ NOTE: The saw will not start until you press the pedal. Turn the speed dial clockwise to high speed marked ‘H’ To start the saw, press down on the foot switch.
  • Page 9 Regular Cutting Lower the hold down foot so that it is just above the height of the wood to be cut. It prevents the work piece lifting off the table during the upstroke of the blade. Adjust the air blower so that it is pointing down at the cutting area.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Burnt edges on cut Blade is blunt Replace Blade Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Charnwood Declare that Scroll Saw, Model SS18F Conforms with the following Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Conforms with the following UK Regulations: Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 And further conforms to the machinery example for which the EC type examination Certificate No.
  • Page 11 Charnwood SS18F Parts List...
  • Page 12 Charnwood SS18F Parts Drawing Updated March 2024...